Fully vaccinated eligible visa holders to be granted access to Australia's borders starting December 1.
Australia Opens Borders for Fully Vaxxed Travelers, Including Return of Japanese and South Korean Citizens
Starting December 1st, Australia is welcoming back eligible visa holders who have had their shots without the need for a travel exemption. This group includes skilled workers, students, humanitarians, working holidaymakers, and provisional family visa holders.
Australia closed its international borders back in May 2020, only allowing limited numbers of citizens and permanent residents to enter due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Under these new arrangements, travelers need to meet the following requirements:
- Be fully vaccinated with an approved or recognized vaccine by Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
- Hold a valid visa for one of the eligible visa subclasses.
- Provide evidence of their vaccination status.
- Present a negative COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test taken within three days of departure.
Vacationers should remember to follow the quarantine requirements in their destination state or territory, and any others they plan to visit.
Additionally, from December 1st, Australia is reopening its doors to fully vaccinated citizens from Japan and the Republic of Korea. These travelers can make their way to participating states and territories without any quarantine requirements after presenting their valid Australian visa, proof of vaccination, and a negative COVID-19 PCR test.
The Australian government believes the return of skilled workers and international students will strengthen the nation's economic recovery and support the education sector significantly.
With the reopening of borders on December 1st, Australia will now welcome back Japanese and South Korean citizens who are fully vaccinated, allowing them to rejuvenate their lifestyles and embark on travel experiences in the Land Down Under. The relaxed travel restrictions will also positively impact sectors such as education and tourism, contributing to Australia's overall economic recovery.
